Paramedic Chief
The news items, feature articles, videos and more you find here are selected specifically with paramedic chiefs and EMS leaders in mind. This content will give those who are charged with running a department or agency the tools, information and insight they need to excel as leaders and managers.
From avoiding critical errors to fostering trust, discover 5 actionable strategies to master active listening to deliver better care
Start on the path to grant success by knowing the facts to refute common EMS grant myths
EMS Trend Survey seeks input for What Paramedics Want in 2025 report
The state-of-the industry survey focuses on wellness, career development and satisfaction in EMS
Is widespread naloxone administration by non-medically trained responders preventing overdose patients from reaching definitive care?
EMS can apply the four-lens foundation for the science of improvement to reducing opioid overdose deaths within their communities
Training, PPE and scene assessment will minimize the risks of opioid exposure to fire and EMS responders
The EMS Recruit Academy is a six-month program that pays participants 80 percent salary and combines classroom and on-the-job training
A randomized clinical trial of ED intubations showed a statistically significant improvement in first pass success rates when using a bougie
Leland Fire Chief John Grimes said the department has worked with various colleges for years and provides a “field internship kind of environment”
An EMT’s attack of a restrained patient is a reminder for all leaders to discuss response to provocations and consider body-worn cameras to capture the EMS point-of-view
Consider policy changes through the lens of quality improvement science before implementing new strategies in patient care
Three guidelines to follow if your agency is considering a policy to allow patient transport of seriously injured patients by means other than ambulance
An NREMT study demonstrates the factors that lead to attrition in EMS and areas important to EMS retention efforts
In an effort to combat the nationwide volunteer shortage, 20 fire and EMS departments in three states are getting creative with tactics such as recruitment centers
A city manager confirmed that officials are investigating the allegations that fire department paramedics and management falsified training documents
Beaver Falls Fire Chief Mark Stowe said the proactive stance of county leaders has made an impact on overdose calls and, ultimately, overdose deaths
Submitting false EMS transport claims to Medicare for reimbursement is a violation of the False Claims Act
It’s important to brush up on protocols, equipment and other areas of EMS after taking some time away from the field
Discuss these ambulance crash characteristics with your department’s emergency vehicle operators
Rideshare services are offering same day service, 24/7 availability and provider billing
Julie Lahr, who has been in EMS for 16 years, said she started thinking outside the box after realizing the impact community paramedics and mental health specialists could make in the field
Top takeaways for prehospital care of diabetic patients after filtering 2.5 million EMS encounters in the EMS Index
EMS leaders set the tone for nurturing employees and moving organizations forward with integrity
Regardless of title, an EMS company officer culture focuses on accountability, supervision, structure and crew resource management
Jay Fitch discusses EMS trends, from finding value in data, to the EMS Agenda 2050 project, that will highlight the retreat-like conference in Phoenix
FirstNet Association was created to “bridge the gap” between responders and network engineers who are working to increase efficiency
Dr. Jerome Adams issued a national advisory urging the public to educate themselves on how to use naloxone and keep it on hand
The Rapid City Fire Department now deploys one paramedic in an SUV to calls that are not as urgent so that an ambulance unit is kept available
A petition urging Governor Bill Haslam to create legislation preventing workers’ fatigue has reached over 3,000 signatures
The Chief of the Manatee County Emergency Medical Services in West Bradenton, Fla., shares lessons learned from a recent incident and local fallout
Potential candidates must be currently working in the field, but the program tailors classes to fit a paramedic’s busy schedule
A national database examining five metrics in evidence-based care gives EMS a framework to improve tactics, efficiency, outcomes and resource allocation
Valuable lessons learned from the tragic death of a medic for EMS management in supporting and connecting with staff
